Innovation Project Manager: Warehouse Automation Lead

Samsung SDS America; Cerritos (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) with company match

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Paid time off & holidays

Life & disability Insurance

Employee discounts

Wellness programs

Learning & development

Job summary

Samsung SDS America is seeking an Innovation Project Manager to lead warehouse optimization initiatives and drive efficiency across multiple sites in California. You will evaluate, pilot, and deploy automation solutions, work across operations, IT, and engineering, and guide teams through standardized SOPs and new workflows.

The role emphasizes strategic planning, cross-functional leadership, and hands-on project delivery in a fast-paced logistics environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Logistics or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years of relevant experience in service Logistics, warehouse & 3PL operations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and warehouse management systems (WMS/TMS).
• Strong analytical skills, data analysis and report creation.
• Willingness to work additional hours, weekends, or holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple warehouse productivity and automation projects from scoping through implementation.
• Build and automate executive-level reporting and data tracking for leadership decision-making.
• Develop timelines, budgets, and resource plans for successful execution.
• Partner with warehouse teams to standardize processes across sites and train on new SOPs.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, IT, engineering, and vendors to drive project success.
• Source, evaluate, and manage vendor relationships for automation initiatives.
• Serve as client-facing contact with our parent company, reporting status and outcomes.
• Analyze project performance data, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Assess current warehouse layouts and workflows to identify improvements.
• Communicate updates and key findings clearly to leadership.

Skills

Bachelor's degree / Logistics theory

Logistics experience

Communication

MS Office

WMS/TMS

Data analysis

Project coordination

Travel up to 50%

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Logistics or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

WMS/TMS

Job description

Samsung SDS America is seeking an Innovation Project Manager to lead warehouse optimization initiatives and drive efficiency across multiple sites in California. You will evaluate, pilot, and deploy automation solutions, work across operations, IT, and engineering, and guide teams through standardized SOPs and new workflows.

The role emphasizes strategic planning, cross-functional leadership, and hands-on project delivery in a fast-paced logistics environment.